The HSK is China's standardized test of Chinese language proficiency administered by Hanban in 6 levels that assess non-native Chinese speakers' abilities. It tests listening, reading, and writing abilities separately from speaking. The levels correspond to the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
The HSK is China's standardized test of Chinese language proficiency administered by Hanban in 6 levels that assess non-native Chinese speakers' abilities. It tests listening, reading, and writing abilities separately from speaking. The levels correspond to the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
The HSK is China's standardized test of Chinese language proficiency administered by Hanban in 6 levels that assess non-native Chinese speakers' abilities. It tests listening, reading, and writing abilities separately from speaking. The levels correspond to the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
• The Written test consists of 3 parts: Listening,
Reading and Writing.
• Speaking is tested separately.
The levels of the new HSK corresponding to the levels of the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages (CLPS) and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF) HSK (Level I) • Understand and use very simple Chinese words and phrases.
• Meet basic needs for communication and possess the ability
to further their Chinese language studies. (150 words, usually takes 60 hours)
• Only listening and reading are tested, without writing part.
• Pinyin written on each character.
• 40 mins 40 questions
• Pass with 120 out of 200
HSK (Level II) • Have an excellent grasp of basic Chinese and can communicate in simple and routine tasks.
• Requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on
familiar and routine matters .(300 words, usually takes 120 hours)
• Only listening and reading are tested, without writing part.
• Pinyin written on each character.
• 55 mins 60 questions
• Pass with 120 out of 200
HSK (Level III) • Communicate in Chinese at a basic level in their daily, academic and professional lives.
• They can manage most communication in Chinese whe
travelling in China .(600 words, takes around 200 hours )
• Listening and reading and writing are tested
• Only Chinese character given, without pinyin
• 90 mins 80 questions
• Pass with 180 out of 300
HSK (Level IV) • Converse in Chinese on a wide range of topics and are able to communicate fluently with native Chinese speakers.( 1200 words, takes around 280 hours )
• Listening and reading and writing are tested
• Only Chinese character given, without pinyin
• 105 mins 100 questions
• Pass with 180 out of 300
HSK (Level V) • Read Chinese newspapers and magazines, enjoy Chinese films and plays, and give a full-length speech Chinese.2500 words, takes around 400-500 hours )
• Listening and reading and writing are tested
• Only Chinese character given, without pinyin
• 125 mins 100 questions
• Pass with 180 out of 300
HSK (Level VI) • Easily comprehend written and spoken information in Chinese and can effectively express themselves in Chinese, both orally and on paper. (5000---6000 words)
• Listening and reading and writing are tested
• Only Chinese character given, without pinyin
• 140 mins 101 questions
• Pass with 180 out of 300
Results Certificate • Within one month after the test